About Elliot Mahlof

Dr. Elliot Mahlof, MD, is a compassionate and dedicated doctor specializing in Cardiovascular Disease. He is a strong advocate for a holistic approach to medicine, emphasizing lifestyle interventions and evidence-based therapies to optimize health. His patient-centered philosophy places great importance on building longstanding relationships with his patients and developing individualized treatment plans to cater to their specific needs.

Dr. Mahlof completed his Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Johns Hopkins University in 2011 before earning his Doctor of Medicine from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, in 2015. He continued his medical training at Emory, completing an internship and residency in Internal Medicine, where he also received Honors & Awards as Chief Resident in 2018. In 2022, he advanced his expertise with a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Mahlof's specialties include Preventative Cardiology and General Cardiology. He is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Reston Hospital Center.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Mahlof is a member of several professional associations, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC), the Medical Society of Virginia, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Mahlof's personal interests align with his holistic approach to wellness. He is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys CrossFit and other group training activities. He is also a passionate home cook, specializing in Mediterranean and North African cuisine, and works with patients of diverse dietary backgrounds to optimize their diets and heart health.

Dr. Mahlof has contributed to multiple publications in the field, including the Journal of Human Hypertension, Current Pharmaceutical Design, Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism, and the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. His research primarily focuses on cardiovascular risk reduction in diabetes through conventional and natural approaches.

With his extensive training and holistic approach to care, Dr. Elliot Mahlof is a trusted and reliable figure in the field of Cardiovascular Disease.

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Eligible)

Areas of Expertise

  • Preventative Cardiology
  • General Cardiology

Education

Fellowship

Rochester, NY • 2022

University of Rochester Medical Center

Cardiovascular Disease

Internship and Residency

Atlanta, GA • 2016 & 2018

Emory University School of Medicine

Internal Medicine

Honors & Awards – Chief Resident

Medical School

Atlanta, GA • 2015

Emory University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Undergraduate School

Baltimore, MD • 2011

Johns Hopkins University

Molecular and Cellular Biology, Bachelor of Science

Hospitals Affiliated With

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Reston Hospital Center

Professional Associations

  • American College of Cardiology (ACC)
  • American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC)
  • Medical Society of Virginia
  • American Medical Association

Publications

“Reducing cardiovascular risk caused by air pollution: individuals can make a difference” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32873874/

Journal of Human Hypertension. 2020 Dec; Volume 34: Page(s) 805-806

Mahlof, E.N., Bisognano, J.D.

“Natural Approaches in Diabetes Management: A Review of Diet, Exercise, and Natural Products” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27981905/

Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2018 Jan; Volume 24: Page(s) 84-98

Schultz, W.M., Varghese, T., Heinl, R.E., Dhindsa, D.S., Mahlof, E.N., Cai, H., Southmayd, G., Sandesara, P.B., Eapen, D.J., Sperling, L.

Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in diabetes through conventional and natural approaches   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31646130/

Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2017 Dec; Volume 6: Page(s) 128-135

Schultz, W.M., Mahlof, E.N., Dhindsa, D.S., Varghese, T., Heinl, R.E., Cai, H., Sandesara, P.B., Eapen, D.J., Sperling, L.

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Cardiac Rehabilitation in Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27692115/

Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 2016 Jul; Volume 32: Page(s) S349-S357

Heinl, R.E., Dhindsa, D.S., Mahlof, E.N., Schultz, W.M., Ricketts, J.C., Varghese, T., Esmaeeli, A., Allard-Ratick, M.P., Millard, A.J., Kelli, H.M., Sandesara, P.B., Eapen, D.J., Sperling, L.

About Elliot Mahlof

Dr. Mahlof takes a holistic approach to wellness that includes fitness and nutrition. He is a group fitness enthusiast and enjoys CrossFit and other group training based activities. He is also a passionate home cook, and loves connecting with friends and family through his Mediterranean and North African style of cooking. Dr. Mahlof works with patients of diverse dietary backgrounds and eating patterns, to help them optimize their diets and heart health.

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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020
  • Cardiovascular Disease (Eligible)

Areas of Expertise

  • Preventative Cardiology
  • General Cardiology

Education

Fellowship

Chapel Hill, NC2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cardiology
Honors & Awards – Chief Fellow

Fellowship

Chapel Hill, NC2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cardiology
Honors & Awards – Chief Fellow

Fellowship

Chapel Hill, NC2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cardiology
Honors & Awards – Chief Fellow

Hospitals Affiliated With

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Reston Hospital Center

Professional Associations

  • American College of Cardiology (ACC)
  • American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC)
  • Medical Society of Virginia
  • American Medical Association

Publications

“Reducing cardiovascular risk caused by air pollution: individuals can make a difference” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32873874/

Journal of Human Hypertension. 2020 Dec; Volume 34: Page(s) 805-806

Mahlof, E.N., Bisognano, J.D.

“Natural Approaches in Diabetes Management: A Review of Diet, Exercise, and Natural Products” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27981905/

Current Pharmaceutical Design. 2018 Jan; Volume 24: Page(s) 84-98

Schultz, W.M., Varghese, T., Heinl, R.E., Dhindsa, D.S., Mahlof, E.N., Cai, H., Southmayd, G., Sandesara, P.B., Eapen, D.J., Sperling, L.

Cardiovascular disease risk reduction in diabetes through conventional and natural approaches   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31646130/

Cardiovascular Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2017 Dec; Volume 6: Page(s) 128-135

Schultz, W.M., Mahlof, E.N., Dhindsa, D.S., Varghese, T., Heinl, R.E., Cai, H., Sandesara, P.B., Eapen, D.J., Sperling, L.

Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Reduction and Cardiac Rehabilitation in Diabetes and the Metabolic Syndrome. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27692115/

Canadian Journal of Cardiology. 2016 Jul; Volume 32: Page(s) S349-S357

Heinl, R.E., Dhindsa, D.S., Mahlof, E.N., Schultz, W.M., Ricketts, J.C., Varghese, T., Esmaeeli, A., Allard-Ratick, M.P., Millard, A.J., Kelli, H.M., Sandesara, P.B., Eapen, D.J., Sperling, L.

LOCATIONS

Reston Office

1830 Town Center Drive Suite 405 Reston, VA 20190

Reston Office

1830 Town Center Drive Suite 405 Reston, VA 20190

Reston Office

1830 Town Center Drive Suite 405 Reston, VA 20190

AWARDS

Washingtonian Magazine

Top Doctor • 2021 – 2022

Washingtonian Magazine

Top Doctor • 2021 – 2022

Washingtonian Magazine

Top Doctor • 2021 – 2022

EXCELLENT PATIENT EXPERIENCE

“I have been visiting this practice on and off for over 20 years.  The doctors and staff are phenomenal.   They listen to you. Explain the information they develop.  They provide you sound advice on improving your health.  Staff are helpful.  There are no long waits for your appointments.  They are the best!”

— Verified Patient

“Quality organization staffed by the best cardiologists in Northern Virginia. Dr. B listens, assesses and provides his patients treatment options that are sound and achievable in a reasonable period of time. None better!”

— Verified Patient

“I have always had a great experience  at Cardiac Care Associates with their excellent doctors and staff. Dr. Yager has consistently monitored my health and has always provided me the best consultation.”

— Verified Patient

“Dr. Elliot Mahlof is an excellent and caring cardiologist. Thanks to a recommendation from a friend who goes to Cardiac Care, my family found Dr. Mahlof and we are so grateful for his expertise, thoroughness, and attention to detail in caring for my daughter.”

— Verified Patient

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